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BMW i3 vs BMW i7

Comparing the 2027 BMW i3 (from $61,500) with the 2026 BMW i7 (from $105,700). The i3 offers 468 miles of range while the i7 offers 314 miles.

Quick Take

BMW i3 goes the distance, while BMW i7 packs the most punch.

BMW i3

2027 • Sedan

BMW i3
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Longest Range

  • 468 mi EPA-rated range
  • 108.7 kWh battery
  • 21 min 10-80% DC fast charge
BMW i7

2026 • Sedan

BMW i7

Most Powerful

  • Up to 650 hp
  • 0-60 mph as quick as 3.5s
  • 130 mph top speed
Price
$61,500
$105,700 - $168,500
Range
468 miles
285-314 miles
Horsepower
463 hp
449-650 hp
0-60 mph
4.5 sec
3.5-5.3 sec
Battery Size
108.7 kWh
105.7 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
124 mph
127-130 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
Unknown
DC Fast Charging
21 min (10-80%)
34 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
11 hrs (0-100%)
Length
187.4"
212.2"
Width
73.4"
76.8"
Height
58.3"
60.8"
Cargo Capacity
14.8 cu ft
17.7 cu ft

BMW i3 vs BMW i7: Which Should You Buy?

The BMW i3 starts at $61,500, undercutting the BMW i7 ($105,700) by about $44,000.

In its longest-range configuration the BMW i3 covers 468 miles, 154 more than the BMW i7's maximum of 314. At a DC fast charger, the BMW i3 goes from 10-80% in about 21 minutes vs 34 for the BMW i7.

The BMW i7 offers 17.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 14.8 for the BMW i3. The BMW i3 is also 25 inches shorter than the BMW i7, which makes it easier to park.

Bottom line: pick the BMW i3 if you want the longest range, or the BMW i7 if you want the most power.

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